Qualified subcontract engineering projects

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This is a list of projects from manufacturing buyers looking for new manufacturing partners in the UK. Supplier members have access to the drawings and buyer information so they can contact them directly.

34 Projects

This manufacturer of seismic instrumentation, who spends a massive £4 million a year on outsourced machining, is looking for a supplier who can assist with the manufacture of these stainless steel components. Destined for use within pressure vessels, the attached cover, base and body are to be machined in batches of 1 off of each for use as prototypes. Once testing is complete, there is scope for the chosen supplier to be invited to assist within any larger production run that follows.

This buyer is looking for a supplier to manufacture a smaller version of an exhaust frame that they would use for in-house training purposes. The buyer is open to supplier input surrounding the best material and best method of manufacture. There is an order to place for this one-off requirement, with example drawings attached reflecting the full-size exhaust frame. Owing to the client's £250,000 annual spend in the subcontract machining market, this could pave the way to additional projects for the chosen vendor.

The attached set of components are to be machined from a variety of materials, on behalf of a jewellery manufacturer. They seek quotes for 1 off each component for initial prototype purposes, with the view to place production orders for 20 off each item, on an ongoing basis thereafter. They would like to build a relationship with a supplier who can provide high quality whilst retaining reasonable costs.

Destined for end use within an automated clothes iron, the attached set of parts are to be machined from a combination of mild steel and aluminium. The company behind this enquiry spends over £100,000 annually on subcontract machining services and seeks a supplier who can provide a fast turnaround on the production of this stopping mechanism, link support, coupling and base. These parts will be used for testing purposes and as the applicable deadlines are fast approaching, the client requests that interested suppliers submit their quotation as soon as possible.

With a £400,000 yearly spend on bespoke machined components, this company is a manufacturer of fire safety equipment. They currently seek quotes for the urgent production of a cam, which is to be made from either aluminium, mild steel or stainless steel in accordance with the attached drawings. The ideal supplier will be able to offer delivery of this component as soon as possible - in turn, similar work may be made available to them moving forward.

This domestic appliances manufacturer has an immediate order to place for prototypes of flanges, supports, shafts and rollers. The designs in question will be used within an automated clothing iron and it is essential that interested suppliers are able to offer a fast turnaround, as well as high quality components. Incorporating a number of different materials and processes, including milling and turning, this project will be ideal for flexible suppliers with immediate capacity. The client's £100,000 annual spend on machined parts means that additional opportunities could arise once a relationship has been cultivated.

Inserts, knuckles, blocks and bridges are required for use within an automated clothing iron. The client seeks a fast turnaround on production of the initial prototypes of these designs and therefore, this enquiry may be best suited to those with immediate capacity to fill. Quotes are required for batches ranging from 1 off to 45 off across the set, to be milled and turned from a combination of aluminium and stainless steel. The client is a domestic appliance manufacturer with a sizeable £100,000 spend on bespoke machined parts, meaning that additional opportunities may be made available to the selected vendor once a relationship has been cultivated.

3 off wine cooler bases are required for use as prototypes, which reflect a reworked design. The company behind this enquiry is a manufacturer for the food & beverage industry. They seek delivery of these items by the 3rd August and therefore, prompt responses from interested suppliers are requested. This is due to the commencement of full production within the following weeks, meaning that the reworked prototypes have to be tested prior to this stage of the project. Further prototyping requirements could also be extended to the chosen supplier at a later date, as the client outsources over £30,000 worth of machining work every year.

This company is looking for a supplier that can undertake an urgent turning requirement on their behalf, owing to a last-minute deadline being brought forward. They have an immediate order to place for a sample of the attached bearing shaft, which will then lead to batches of 10-15 off at the production phase. The item in question is destined for end use within a prototype assembly and is to be turned from steel. The client seeks an exemplary level of quality and a fast turnaround, meaning that interested parties should indicate their earliest possible delivery within their quotation. Owing to the buyer's £60,000 annual spend in the subcontract machining market, similar work may also be made available once a relationship has been established.

Destined for end use within an electronics application, the attached prototype disc and ring are to be machined from aluminium. The disc will be pressed into the ring by the buyer in-house, once the applicable electronic components have been fitted. The client seeks a high standard of quality, with consideration also paid to the price-sensitive nature of the project. This could become ongoing work for the chosen supplier once the project moves into the production phase.

Required as part of a larger robotics project, the attached spacer is to be machined from aluminium. It will angle a gripper within an arm and must be produced as per the attached drawing. Accuracy and precision are extremely important within this project, with delivery required as soon as possible.

Initial prototype sliders are sought for immediate manufacture, to be used within vivariums. The company behind this enquiry seeks quotes for 4 off pairs, as per the drawings attached. Interested suppliers must have the capacity available to offer delivery by early July; in turn, they may be invited to assist within additional projects at a later date.

A supplier is needed to reverse engineer a large gear case casting and produce manufacturing drawings from original. The casting weighs approximately 0.5 tonnes and therefore, suppliers must have the in-house facilities to machine components of this size. It will be free-issued to the successful supplier and once the design and drawings are complete, the machining itself will be required.

With an annual spend exceeding £100,000, this manufacturer of domestic appliances would like to hear from machinists who can produce the attached aluminium and stainless steel components. Initial prototypes are required with some degree of urgency, with high-volume production runs to follow 2 - 3 months later.

Suppliers with immediate capacity are asked to provide a quotation for the two attached components, both of which are to be machined from aluminium. This enquiry is on behalf of a pump and valve designer that outsources over £40,000 worth of machining work every year. They are looking to allocate the work as soon as possible and therefore, interested parties are asked to make contact as soon as possible in order to be considered.

Prototypes of the attached item are currently required, on behalf of a company that spends an impressive £500,000 every year in the subcontract machining sphere. They require quotes for 2 off at this time, but will also look to place repeat orders moving forward. Supplier input regarding the manufacture of this assembly would be appreciated; in turn, there is plenty of scope for the chosen supplier to develop the relationship and lend their services to additional requirements.

Outsourcing machining work to the tune of £30,000 a year, this company currently requires prototypes of a chamber and a top cap. These items are to be made from aluminium and black acetal respectively, with 1 off of each to be delivered by the latest of the 12th March. This is a one-off requirement preceding injection-moulded production runs, meaning that it will be best suited to those with immediate capacity to fill.

A manufacturer of material handling equipment, who spends a massive £1million a year on outsourced machining services, is looking to collaborate with a third party for production of a set of prototype machined parts. These are new designs that will be used within larger sub-assemblies. There will be an ongoing demand for the components in question - the buyer would like to hear from vendors that are able to facilitate long-term supply, with full production due to commence in 2019.

Prototypes of the attached parts are needed for testing purposes, on behalf of a company that outsources over £25,000 worth of machining work every year. They require price breaks from 1 to 6 off across the set, for which they have an immediate order to place. This could spell ongoing work for the chosen supplier, as the buyer will look to order much larger volumes at a later stage of the project.

Outsourcing machining work to the tune of £100,000 a year, this company is a leisure specialist who is looking for a supplier to produce prototype logos on their behalf. These items are to be machined from stainless steel for use upon yachts. As well as the prototypes, the successful vendor will be given an opportunity to assist with the production runs that are scheduled to follow; therefore, this is a chance to win a new long-term customer, as well as the work in question.